A drone strike on a traditional court in the village of Garra al-Zawaya has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
Key facts
- •The strike occurred in Garra al-Zawaya, a village located near the town of Kabkabiya.
- •The Sudanese army has not provided an immediate response to the allegations.
- •The UN has previously described violence surrounding the RSF's capture of El-Fasher as bearing the hallmarks of genocide.
- •RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo recently issued a video message telling fighters they were 'unleashed' in the war.
- •The ongoing war between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Daglo has caused mass displacement and hunger.
A Sudanese army drone strike hit a traditional court in the village of Garra al-Zawaya in North Darfur on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The rights group Emergency Lawyers reported that 35 people were killed in the attack, which occurred at approximately 1:00 p.m. while civilians were gathered for local legal proceedings.
By the numbers
Details of the Attack
The strike targeted a court session held under a tree, attended by local community leaders. According to a witness, the casualties included four tribal leaders and two commanders from the Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which currently controls the village. While the rights group reported 35 deaths, the RSF’s self-declared government condemned the incident as a crime and claimed the toll was 37 dead and 50 wounded.
Regional Conflict Context
The conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF began in April 2023 and has increasingly involved the use of drones. The United Nations reported that over 1,000 civilians were killed in drone strikes during the first five months of 2026. The RSF, which emerged from the Janjaweed militia, has consolidated control over much of Darfur following its capture of El-Fasher last October.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Hindu.
